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MN HF4182
Bill
Status
3/22/2018
Primary Sponsor
Paul Thissen
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AI Summary
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Expands definition of "consumer" to include anyone who provides personally identifiable information to an Internet service provider or telecommunications service provider, whether or not they pay a fee.
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Requires telecommunications service providers to comply with existing Internet privacy requirements previously applicable only to Internet service providers.
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Requires consumers to provide "express approval" (written or electronic affirmative act on a separate document) before providers can disclose personally identifiable information, replacing previous authorization standards.
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Prohibits providers from refusing service, charging higher rates, or discriminating against customers who refuse to provide express approval for disclosure of personally identifiable information.
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Increases minimum civil liability from $500 to $1,000 per violation when a consumer prevails in an action, plus actual damages, costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees.
Legislative Description
Telecommunications service providers required to comply with Internet privacy requirements, terms defined and definitions modified, express approval of disclosure of personally identifiable information required, and civil liability threshold increased.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Regulatory Reform
3/22/2018